Tech IndustryApr 15
Salesforceitsallbsss
DRW Senior SWE
What’s the compensation expectation for 10+ yoe SWE? Not a lot of consistent data on levels
It is highly negotiable and depends on the specific role and what you bring to the table. If you have a strong background for a specific role, nobody will beat a trading firm. But if you come in with only general SWE skills you may get a lower offer, because it takes a long time to train someone to understand the work and the business in detail.
Good point. Headhunter kept pushing me to give a number so I had to throw something without any details.. I worked in the past building market data server and NMS securities market making system. But that may not be an exact match for the role.
I was expecting an offer there for around $200k base and something like $150k first year bonus. It wasn’t an algorithmic trading role though which I assume could make more. I accepted Meta’s offer before DRW extended a formal offer though since it was far higher.
DRW offered $350K, how much Meta offered?
About $480k recurring for E5. At the current stock price it’s about $600k